RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Anita Louise (Hilsgen) Levandowski
Sep 3, 2018
Anita “Neets” Louise Levandowski passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at the age of 68.
Anita married Phil Levandowski on February 18, 1971 and were together until his death on October 30, 2009. Neets earned her Diploma from the Saint Cloud School of Nursing on May 31, 1984. She continued helping people with nursing and being...
Elizabeth "Betty" Miller
Sep 3, 2018
Elizabeth “Betty” Miller, 93, resident of Albuquerque, passed away on September 3, 2018 after a brief illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, a veteran of WWII, ex-prisoner of war, and Purple Heart recipient, Julius F. Miller. Betty is survived by her sons, Robert of Albuquerque, and Kenneth and wife, Cathy, of...
Victoria (Nedanovich) Reuter
Sep 3, 2018
Victoria Reuter, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at the age of 77, from the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Robert C. Reuter, Jr.; daughter, Linda Nuckolls and husband, Ed and grandchildren Dana and Todd; daughter, Susan Stanojevic and husband, Vladi and grandson, Dylan; son,...
Jose "Joe" Clovello Chavez
Sep 2, 2018
Jose C. Chavez “Joe”, 76, beloved Father and Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on September 2, 2018. He entered this world on June 16, 1942 in Bernalillo County, born to Melisendro and Deluvina Chavez. He is survived by his wife Annie and daughter Joanna Lovato and husband Patrick; two grandchildren John and Sophia Lovato; sister Criselda ...
William J.D. O'Mara
Sep 2, 2018
William J.D. O’Mara, 87, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 2, 2018 after a lengthy battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born on July 25, 1931 in Omaha and adopted by his loving parents, William H. and Emma S. O’Mara within his first year. Bill grew up in Fullerton, NE and often worked in the O’Mara...
Raymond J. Jones
Sep 2, 2018
Raymond J. Jones, 91, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died peacefully at home on September 2, 2018, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Raymond, "the Old Sarge" was born at Mother Cabrini Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL on July 11, 1927, to Guido and Mary Clauser. He was adopted by William and Minnie Jones, and grew up in Cleveland,...
Maria M Salazar
Sep 1, 2018
Maria M. Salazar (Maria das Merces Rocha de Salazar), age 86, went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2018. Maria was born August 10, 1932, in Angra do Heroismo, Terceira, Azores, Portugal. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Savino Salazar; son, Victor Salazar; parents, Angelo Sousa and Elisa Rocha de Sousa; and sisters, Maria...
Felipita Garcia
Sep 1, 2018
Felipita "Pita" Garcia, 96, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Saturday, September 1, 2018.
She entered this world on December 8, 1921 in Dixon, NM born to Francisco and Florentina Martinez. She is survived by her daughters, Hazel Rosalie (Rollin) Erickson of Albuquerque, Arleen Evelyn Garcia of Layton, UT, Elizabeth (Dan) Volkmann of...
Mary Ann Kosty
Sep 1, 2018
Mary Ann Kosty has passed from this world to the outstretched arms of Our Lord Jesus and Our Most Blessed Mother Mary, after a long battle with cancer. She died at home while under the loving care of her children and friends from Heartland Hospice along with friend, Tanya McGuire. Mary Ann was a 1951 graduate of Hayden High...
Glenn C. Lloyd
Sep 1, 2018
Glenn C. Lloyd, age 88, passed away September 1, 2018. Glenn was born in Virginia to Rona and Clyde Lloyd. The eldest of eight children, he was an outgoing and caring individual. He eventually found his calling in the United States Military. He was a proud member of the Air Force for over 20 years. Following his time of...
Carl Richard Allen
Sep 1, 2018
Carl Richard Allen, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2018. He was a long-time resident of Bosque Farms. Richard was preceded in passing by his mother Darlena. He’s survived by his daughters, Krystal (Tyler) Thorpe of Bloomfield, and Kassidy (Donnie) Shorter of Aztec; and 6 grandchildren. He’s survived by his father, Carl Ray Allen of Bosque Farms;...
Kileen A. Scott
Aug 31, 2018
Kileen Ann Scott passed peacefully in her home Friday, August 31, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Her loving husband, Dale Scott, her amazing daughter Whitney Dei, and one of her four brothers whom she loved dearly, David Vandam were all at her side.
Kileen was born at a navel base hospital in Guam,...
William "Bill" C. Yarnall
Aug 31, 2018
William “Bill” C. Yarnall, age 77, a resident of Albuquerque since 1968 and a devout Catholic passed away peacefully on August 31, 2018. Bill was born November 6, 1940 in Lexington, Kentucky, eldest son of William Mattox Yarnall and Willie Mae Kearney Yarnall. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Carol Adamiak Yarnall, Colonel, USAF, Ret;...
Veronica Jean Williams
Aug 30, 2018
Veronica Williams, 49, beloved Mother and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on August 30, 2018. She entered this world on November 9, 1968 in Hawthorne, CA, born to Arthur and Linda Williams. She is survived by her son Robert Williams; sister Randy Williams-Taylor; step-father Doug Dolson; brother-in-law Paul Taylor; daughter-in-law Lesley Williams. Veronica was a grandmother. Veronica...
Belle Velasquez
Aug 30, 2018
Belle Velasquez, 89, passed away August 30, 2018. A visitation will be held Wednesday, September 5, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Edwin Catholic Church, 2105 Barcelona Road SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105, followed by a Rosary at 11:00 a.m. and a Mass at 11:30 a.m. A Graveside service will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. FRENCH...
David I. Gallegos
Aug 29, 2018
David Gallegos, 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on August 29, 2018. He entered this world on December 24, 1935 in Servilleta Plaza, NM, born to Jesus and Elvira Gallegos. He is survived by his wife, Concha Gallegos; daughter, Debra Gallegos-Harriman; daughter, Tammy Gallegos; son, Raymond Gallegos and wife Sherry;...
Shirley Crawley
Aug 28, 2018
Shirley Jean Crawley, born May 11, 1925 to Carl and Gladys Nordquist in Denver, CO, passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2018.
She grew up in Denver graduating from South High School in 1943. She worked as an automobile insurance underwriter for several years. Shirley married Edward T. Crawley in February of 1948. ...
Dr. Michael C. Koss, Sr.
Aug 27, 2018
Dr. Michael C. Koss, Sr. died at home in Placitas, New Mexico on August 28, 2018.
Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1940, he earned his PhD in Pharmacology from Columbia University in 1971. During an academic career spanning more than 40 years at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and Dean McGee Eye Institute, Dr....
Nelda J. Middleton
Aug 27, 2018
Nelda (Nikki) Jane Middleton, age 89, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and a longtime Albuquerque resident, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018.
Nikki, born in Chicago, Illinois, was a lifeguard, music teacher, and loving homemaker. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, John N. Middleton. Nikki loved to travel and during their...
Joanne Catherine Buehler
Aug 27, 2018
Joanne Catherine Buehler, age 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on Monday, August 27, 2018 with family by her side. She entered this world on December 23, 1935 in Roswell, NM, born to Harry and Marie Coyne as one of five siblings.
She is survived by her husband, John...



